Kylo Ren wields his red lightsaber in the rain, with intense fury in the Rise of Skywalker comic cover art.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #4 – The Comic Adaptation Strikes Back (With Better Dialogue) 445w39

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Marvel’s adaptation of The Rise of Skywalker is cruising toward its finale, and issue #4 just dropped like a Force vision you didn’t see coming. If you’ve ever wanted a clearer, more visually dramatic version of Episode IX—with fewer “somehows” and more focused storytelling—this comic continues to be a surprisingly good time. 3p372z

And thanks to Marvel’s preview pages, we’ve got a front-row seat to the emotional confrontations and lightsaber duels that made the movie such a wild ride… only now, there’s more nuance, better pacing, and actual inner thoughts from our heroes (imagine that!).

What Happens in Issue #4? 466i72

Let’s talk about the preview first: This issue centers on two parallel arcs—the grounded emotional goodbye between General Leia Organa and Maz Kanata, and the ferocious lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren on the wreckage of the Death Star.

The opening pages take us to Ajan Kloss, “Yesterday,” where Leia and Maz share one last vulnerable moment. Leia, aware her time is short, reflects on her journey and the difficulty of reaching out to her son, Ben Solo. The exchange is quiet, heartfelt, and better written than the film’s version. There’s no explosion, no dramatic swell—just two war-weary women talking about sacrifice.

Then the scene shifts to Kef Bir—and oh boy, we’re not easing into this. Kylo and Rey are already in full-on Force tantrum mode, blades blazing, as Finn and Jannah watch helplessly. Rey is clearly unhinged (again), Kylo is channeling all his emo rage, and everything is wet, dramatic, and perfectly comic-book ridiculous.

The visual adaptation does a solid job capturing their battle’s intensity. You feel the desperation in every clash and the personal weight behind each swing of their sabers. Plus, it’s easier to follow without the lens flares.

The Highlights (a.k.a. Why This Comic Is Better Than You Think) 3b5d4g

  • Leia and Maz’s scene hits harder in the comic. There’s more time to reflect and less visual clutter.
  • Rey’s emotions are readable. Literally. Thought bubbles are amazing inventions.
  • Kylo is terrifying and sad. The art captures his struggle better than the movie ever did.
  • The action flows logically. Comic s keep the momentum while grounding you in each character’s perspective.
  • Dialogue lands better. Credit to writer Jody Ho for tightening things up without losing the Star Wars tone.

Marvel’s Adaptation: A Win for Episode IX? 1t4j8

Let’s not pretend The Rise of Skywalker didn’t split the galaxy down the middle. But this adaptation proves that sometimes, the same story told in a different medium can work a lot better. By translating big cinematic beats into focused, stylized s, it offers clarity where the film often sprinted past.

The comic doesn’t rewrite the ending of the saga, but it does give it more heart and logic. Characters get room to breathe, and the Force doesn’t feel like a cheat code every five minutes. That’s a win.

Where to Get It 2k1c2o

Want to own this moment of rewritten Star Wars history? You can grab your copy of The Rise of Skywalker – Adaptation #4 here:
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Whether you’re a comic collector, Star Wars completionist, or just someone who likes seeing Kylo get smacked in crisp 2D art, it’s worth it.

Conclusion: This One’s for the Redemption Seekers 1986f

Marvel’s comic take on The Rise of Skywalker isn’t just a beat-for-beat recap—it’s a small redemption arc for one of Star Wars’ most divisive chapters. Whether you loved or questioned Episode IX, this issue captures what mattered most: emotional truth, high-stakes drama, and, of course, lots of lightsabers.

So if you’re ready to revisit the final clash of the Skywalker Saga with new eyes (and better writing), grab issue #4. It won’t change the galaxy, but it might change how you see it.

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